Curriculum Outcomes
Dimensions of Thinking
critical thinking and creative thinking
Determine the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence or reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue
historical thinking
Analyze selected issues and problems from the past, placing people and eventsin a context of time and place
decision making and problem solving
Take appropriate action and initiative, when required, in decision making and problem solving scenarios
Research for Deliberative Inquiry
research and information
Reflect on changes of perspective or opinion based on information gathered and research conducted.
Communication
oral, written and visual literacy
Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner through speeches, multimedia presentations and written and oral reports, taking particular audiences and purposes into consideration
media literacy examine techniques used to enhance the authority and authenticity of media messages
8.1 From Isolation to Adaptation: Japan
General Outcome
Through an examination of Japan, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which beliefs, values and knowledge shape worldviews and contribute to a society’s isolation or adaptation.
Specific Outcomes
Values and Attitudes
Students will:
8.1.1 appreciate the roles of time and geographic location in shaping a society’s worldview (C, I, TCC)
8.1.2 appreciate how a society’s worldview can foster the choice to remain an isolated society (C, I, TCC)
8.1.3 appreciate how models of governance and decision making reflect a society’s worldview (C, I, TCC)
8.1.4 appreciate how a society’s worldview shapes individual citizenship and identity (C, I, TCC)
Knowledge and Understanding
Students will:
8.1.5 analyze the effects of cultural isolation during the Edo period by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
• In what ways did Japan isolate itself from the rest of the world? (PADM, LPP, CC)
• How did isolation during the Edo period lead to changes in Japan? (CC, PADM)
• How did the changes resulting from isolation affect Japan economically, politically and socially during the Edo period? (ER, PADM, CC, I)
8.1.6 analyze the effects that rapid adaptation had on traditionally isolated Japan during the Meiji period by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
• How did the changes resulting from adaptation affect Japan economically, politically and socially during the Meiji period? (ER, CC, PADM)
• In what ways did changes resulting from isolation in the Edo period compare to changes resulting from adaptation in the Meiji period? (CC, TCC, I)
SKILLS AND PROCESSES FOR GRADE 8
DIMENSIONS OF THINKING
Students will:
8.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:
• analyze the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence and reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue
• critically evaluate ideas, information and positions from multiple perspectives
• re-evaluate personal opinions to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue
• generate creative ideas and strategies in individual and group activities
access diverse viewpoints on particular topics, using appropriate technologies
8.S.2 develop skills of historical thinking:
• distinguish cause, effect, sequence and correlation in historical events, including the long and short-term causal relations
• use historical and community resources to organize the sequence of historical events
• analyze the historical contexts of key events of a given time period
create a simulation or a model, using technology that permits the making of inferences
8.S.4. demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving:
• demonstrate skills of compromise and devise strategies to reach group consensus
• propose and apply new ideas and strategies to contribute to problem solving and decision making, supported with facts and reasons
• propose and apply strategies or options to solve problems and deal with issues
• participate in and predict outcomes of problem-solving and decision-making scenarios
articulate clearly a plan of action to use technology to solve a problem
identify appropriate materials and tools to use in order to accomplish a plan of action
evaluate choices and progress in problem solving, then redefine the plan of action as necessary
use networks to brainstorm, plan and share ideas with group members
SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AS A DEMOCRATIC PRACTICE
Students will:
8.S.5 demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building:
• identify and use a variety of strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully and fairly
• consider the needs and perspectives of others
• demonstrate leadership within groups, where appropriate
access, retrieve and share information from electronic sources such as common files
use networks to brainstorm, plan and share ideas with group members
RESEARCH FOR DELIBERATIVE INQUIRY
Students will:
8.S.7 apply the research process:
• integrate and synthesize concepts to provide an informed point of view on a research question or an issue
• develop a position supported by information gathered through research
• draw conclusions based upon research and evidence
• determine how information serves a variety of purposes and that accuracy or relevance may need verification
• organize and synthesize researched information
• formulate new questions as research progresses
• practice responsible and ethical use of information and technology
plan and conduct a search, using a wide variety of electronic sources
evaluate the relevance of electronically accessed information to a particular topic
make connections among related, organized data and assemble various pieces into a unified message
refine searches to limit sources to a manageable number
analyze and synthesize information to create a product
access and retrieve information through the electronic network in the context of a group research project
COMMUNICATION
Students will:
8.S.8 demonstrate skills of oral, written and visual literacy:
• use skills of informal debate to persuasively express differing viewpoints regarding an issue
• elicit, clarify and respond appropriately to questions, ideas and multiple points of view presented in discussions
• offer reasoned comments relating to the topic of discussion
• listen to others in order to understand their perspectives |
